Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Vatican donates protective masks to China to combat coronavirus outbreak
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican donated thousands of protective masks to several Chinese provinces affected by the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.
In an email...
Vatican conference highlights importance of elderly in the church
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican will host a conference on how the Catholic Church can fulfill its mission to care for, welcome and include...
Pope Francis says, hospitality is important in promoting all around Christian...
VATICAN CITY-- Showing hospitality makes a person a better human being and a better Christian and is an important part of promoting Christian unity,...
Pope Francis leads prayers for peace as tensions mount between United...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of...
Defend dignity of persons with disabilities, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The dignity and rights of people with disabilities are increasingly threatened by a society that discriminates and views them as a...
Bishop Malooly, Archbishop Lori among those offering Mass at tomb of...
VATICAN CITY -- The example of St. Peter and the teaching of his successor encourage bishops to serve their flocks "willingly and generously," Archbishop...
Pope calls on leaders, tech giants to protect children online
VATICAN CITY — While digital technologies have led to advancements in communication and education, they also have led to the exploitation of children on...
In war, human dignity must be protected, pope tells military chaplains
VATICAN CITY — Military chaplains are called to educate the consciences of members of the armed forces so that even in war, the opposing...
With new decree, Pope Francis makes Vatican Secret Archives no longer...
VATICAN CITY -- Citing the negative misinterpretations that the word "secret" implies, Pope Francis has changed the name of the Vatican Secret Archives to...
Women deacons in Catholic church enabled by 2009 initiative of Pope...
VATICAN CITY -- A change to the Code of Canon Law made by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 provides a canonical path to allow...